Maryland House of Delegates District 6

A: I would address Maryland’s structural deficit by focusing on long‑term sustainability, fairness, and protecting essential public services. This includes closing tax loopholes that allow large corporations and the wealthiest individuals to avoid paying their fair share, such as the LLC loophole, while ensuring working families are not burdened with new costs. On the spending side, I would prioritize efficiency and accountability, carefully reviewing administrative and contracting costs and reducing waste rather than cutting investments in education, public safety, or frontline services. Balancing the budget should not come at the expense of workers or the residents who rely on state services.

A: It is difficult to narrow Maryland’s challenges down to just three pressing issues, as there is significant work to be done across many areas. However, the three issues at the top of my list are the rising cost of living, public safety and community wellbeing, and the deterioration of vital infrastructure. Rising costs for gas, utilities, housing, healthcare, and insurance are placing tremendous strain on families and communities and are contributing to homelessness, high levels of debt, and broader economic instability. Public safety and community wellbeing are also major concerns, as many residents feel less secure and crime continues to impact neighborhoods closer to home. Communities need stronger resources and better communication so residents are aware of the supports available to them. Finally, Maryland’s critical infrastructure is deteriorating, including fire departments, state facilities, state buildings, and other essential public resources. Many state agencies responsible for providing services are falling short due to aging facilities, staffing shortages, and limited investment. Addressing these issues is essential to maintaining safe, stable, and healthy communities across Maryland.

A: Lowering the cost of living for Maryland residents requires both immediate relief and long-term structural reform. I would focus on raising wages so workers can keep up with rising costs, while also addressing the everyday expenses that strain family budgets the most. This includes reforming utility and insurance pricing to prevent excessive increases, expanding access to affordable housing, and strengthening consumer protections to eliminate unfair fees and predatory practices. I also support targeted assistance for residents most at risk of homelessness or financial instability, paired with case management and workforce supports that promote long-term economic independence. In addition, the state must regularly review its programs and services to eliminate waste, reduce overspending, and ensure taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively. By cutting unnecessary costs and improving how state services are delivered, we can reinvest savings into programs that directly benefit residents and reduce financial pressures. Lowering the cost of living is not about one solution but about coordinated action that makes essential needs more affordable while strengthening Maryland’s economic stability.

A: The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is a long-term investment in our students, educators, and workforce, and I do not believe its progress should be rolled back. Education funding impacts not only classrooms, but also economic growth, public safety, and workforce readiness across the state. When costs exceed current projections, the state should focus on identifying new, fair, and sustainable revenue sources rather than cutting programs that are already beginning to show benefits. At the same time, I believe the state has a responsibility to closely review how Blueprint funds are implemented to ensure accountability and efficiency, and that dollars are reaching students and schools as intended. This includes examining administrative costs and timelines without undermining core programs. Fully funding the blueprint while maintaining oversight allows Maryland to keep its commitment to students and educators while being fiscally responsible. Reducing or delaying implementation would risk widening educational inequities and undermine long-term outcomes. I support a balanced approach that protects the blueprint, strengthens accountability, and raises revenue in a way that does not place additional burden on working families.

A: Beyond elections, I want constituents to evaluate my performance through accessibility, transparency, and real-world results. I am not a career politician. I am a Maryland resident who has lived many of the same experiences as my neighbors, including working in public service, navigating rising costs, and relying on state systems to function properly. I want my work to be judged by how well I listen to residents, how responsive I am to their concerns, and how consistently I prioritize the needs of my community when developing and supporting policies. My measure of success is whether the policies I support improve safety, affordability, and quality of life for everyday Marylanders, especially working families and frontline workers. Constituents should be able to review my record through open dialogue, community engagement, and the tangible outcomes of my work rather than political rhetoric.

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A: Maryland’s budget has grown by more than $30 billion since I was elected in 2014. The lives of Marylanders have not improved because of this. Taxes need to be cut unilaterally to get the state off of the back of the people. We can start by cutting taxes for data centers, pharmaceutical companies and developers.

A: 1. Taxes, spending and affordability. 2. Unchecked open borders, immigration into Maryland. 3. Waste, fraud and abuse within state government.

A: Cut taxes with impunity, roll back the hundreds of millions in fee increases implemented by Governor Moore, eliminate the certificate of need process that allows healthcare facilities to have monopolies, end all corporate welfare in Maryland, repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and focus on making nuclear energy feasible.

A: The entire system should be eliminated and funds should follow the student. This would allow school choice for the student and the parent and would force all schools in Maryland to produce something they haven’t provided in a long time — accountability.

A: I would like to be known as the delegate who thinks first about the people of eastern Baltimore County, the delegate who does the right thing and the delegate who tries his best.

A: Audit all agencies, require accountability, and identify fraud and wasteful spending.

Require all agencies to evaluate existing programs and to audit their expenditures and evaluate how efficient agencies are.

A: 1) Utility costs.

2) Increase in taxing and fees.

3) Outstanding debt, including compensation for victims of sexual abuse.

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A: No new taxes.

I’ve served on the Ways and Means Committee for the past 12 years, and education subcommittees. The blueprint did not consider the effects of covid-19. I voted against the blueprint because of the costs. Governor Hogan vetoed the blueprint and I supported the governor’s veto.

A: My voting record and my continued commitment to represent my district in Annapolis. I take pride in my constituent services.